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Weekly News Friday, May 17, 2013 |
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Worship
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Pastor Dries preaching.
Remember to wear red for Pentecost.
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Change in Worship Time
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We will begin our Summer Worship time of 10:00am starting next Sunday, May 26th. There will not be Sunday School during the summer months. We will resume our 10:45am worship time and Sunday School on August 25th. |
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May Needs from People to People
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 Food: Running very low on: dry cereal, complete pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal, canned fruit, pork and beans, peanut butter, spaghetti, and spaghetti sauce.
Personal Items: paper towels, toilet paper, deodorant, laundry soap, and dish soap.
Clothing: If you can, please save your ADULT winter clothing until October. They will take children's because it is used for back to school clothes in August. Carly has the list of children's sizes needed if you are interested.
Household Items: These items are in very short supply: queen and king sheet sets, toasters, coffee pots, pots and pans, large skillets, bath towels, and silverware.
Toys/Gift Items: Little Tikes, Playskool, and Fisher-Price toys that are in great shape are items that work well for the December Toy Project. Currently they need gifts for teen boys, and children ages 6-11. Suggestions are: sports bags, shaving kits, sleep pants and slippers, room decor items, MP3 players, clock radios, wallets, teen books, Lego sets, Hot Wheel toys, K-nex, and Star Wars items.
Volunteers Needed: They are currently looking for volunteers to work as summer substitutes in their clothing room, on an "as needed" basis. If you are interested, please call Laura Groves at 330-262-1662 ext. 213. Other available opportunities can be found at www.ptpm.net. |
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Message from Dries |
 This coming Sunday we will gather for worship to celebrate Pentecost Day. Most of us have it right remembering Pentecost as the day on which the church was born with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, made evident by tongues of flame and rushing wind. From here the disciples went forth and preached in every language creating a community of believers that stretched across all races, cultures, and nationalities.
Blessings and see you in worship,
Dries
PS: If you bring new toothbrushes to church on Sunday, Beth and I will take them with us as we support CAMO's "Taste of Culture" on Sunday afternoon. Or if you are able, take them over to Orrville yourself, get a free prize and find out more about CAMO and Honduran culture. |
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Pentecost Offering, May 19th
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2013 Pentecost Offering - Anchorage Presbyterian Church, Anchorage, KY
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Westminster will receive the Presbyterian Church (USA) Pentecost Offering on the Day of Pentecost, May 19th. This offering provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministries benefiting these age groups in their communities. The General Assembly's portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised more than $8 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God's family.
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Day of Pentecost: Praying for Citizenship, Saturday, May 18th
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 As the Gang of Eight bill goes through the judiciary, politicians and deal cutting may drown out the moral center of the bill and the reason why immigration reform is so important: the stories and lives of the undocumented and their families.
On Saturday May 18th we will mobilize people of faith in Wayne and Holmes Counties to lift our voices with those most affected by our broken immigration system, and work to reclaim the moral center of the immigration debate, praying for them at the 10th Encounter of Hispanic Families (People of Peace in a Violent World) at Camp Luz located in Orrville, OH.
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Camp Luz
For more information you can contact pastor Haroldo Nunes of Open Arms Hispanic Ministries at 330-933-9376
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Taste of Culture, May 19th
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 On May 19th from 2-5pm, Central American Medical Outreach will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a community open house. The open house will focus both on CAMO's work in Orrville, as well as the 17 medical programs they operate in Honduras year-round. There will be traditional Honduran foods, live bands, crafts, raffle prizes, and pi�atas for the children. Bring a toothbrush to support their dental program and you will receive a free gift. The function will be held at 322 Westwood Ave. in Orrville. Hope you can make it! |
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Presbyterian Meeting, May 18, 2013: Tending the Garden of God | |
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Social Justice Potluck, June 2nd after Worship
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Ohio Light Opera Welcome Picnic, Monday, June 3rd | |
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A Note of Thanks to Westminster |
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Cinny Gooch volunteering at the Hartville Migrant Minsitry |
To Rev. Coetzee & members of Westminster Presbyterian Church,
Thank you for the inspiring and celebrative service of Witness to the Resurrection in memory of Cynthia Gooch. She loved Westminster and enjoyed hosting families to support its mission. She and Ross were wonderful hosts and dear friends.
Dr. James Blackwood and the members of Westminster were very helpful and influential in the discernment that led me to accept the call to ordained ministry. May God continue to bless you.
In Christ,
Donald B. Register aka "Cash" |
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Gomes Choir Visit, May 3 -5, 2013 | |
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Cleveland Veg Fest
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 The first Cleveland Veg Fest will take place on June 1st on the campus of Cleveland State. There will be speakers and exhibitors promoting vegan-ism. One of the speakers will be Carol Adams, a feminist writer and animal rights activist, who is the mother of C.O.W. alumni Doug Buchanan. Click here for more information or contact Cheryl Weiss if you are interested in attending. |
Green Tip of the Week
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Tips for a Green Summer Travel Season:
- Pack light.
Beyond saving money, traveling smart and light also saves you stress and can actually lower the carbon footprint of your travel plans. Traveling lighter means less weight, which means less fuel for your car or plane, which means less of a negative impact on the environment. Some of the items that you will be trying to desperately cram into your luggage can be bought upon your arrival, which has a bonus of helping boost the local economy of wherever it is that you're visiting. - Travel green.
More than any other thing you can do to be green on your vacation, your mode of transport has the biggest effect on the environment. There are a couple of ways to combat or alleviate this issue. First, make sure you do not fly at night. Yes, the airport is more empty and it means less lines and stress, but the contrails of a plane at night have a bigger impact on global warming than those left in the day. In addition, there are great resources online where you can book greener flights and save money at the same time. Alternative to flying, you could also take a train overnight while you sleep, or take a road trip with a rented hybrid car. - Take a "staycation"!
Just because a place is close to you doesn't mean it isn't a blast. I know, the idea of taking a stay-cation has "lame dad idea" written all over it, but it can be a really inexpensive way to have a fun and environ-conscious vacation. Everybody wants to travel to exotic locations for their trips, but for the resourceful individuals out there, there are ways to locate local nuggets of fun. Not only will it save on travel expenses, but you will find out more about the tourist spots near where you live. - Outdoor entertainment.
This one seems like a no-brainer when it comes to summer vacations, but enjoying the outdoors is a great way to be green. Take your bike out, go camping or rock climbing, or hang out at the beach. As long as you are being conscious of your waste and how you recycle, mother nature is out there for us to enjoy. - Green lodging.
Eco-friendly lodging is another excellent way to travel green. With more and more people becoming green-aware, there is a rise in businesses doing the same. Not only are there plenty of green restaurants, but there are even hotels who try to operate their buildings in a way that is less harmful to the environment. You can find loads of green hotels online, all for the same prices or even cheaper than your typical lodging. - Play smart.
Now that you are off enjoying your vacation, take your good green habits with you. Whether you are across the globe or in your own neck of the woods, there are everyday ways to reduce your carbon footprint while you enjoy your vacation. While you are at the hotel, remember to recycle, use less water when you shower, and re-use your towels and sheets so they are not constantly being washed. In addition, don't buy paper guides to lead you around, find paperless travel guides online.
Taken from http://www.whitefence.com/information/6-ways-to-take-a-green-spring-break/
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Date Time Event Location
May 26th 10:00am Summer Worship Time Begins Mackey Hall June 3rd 5:30-7pm OLO Welcome Picnic Patio or Mackey Hall
June 23rd 10:00am Outdoor Worship Service Oak Hill Park Pavillion
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What's happening at Westminster this week? |
All events can also be found on our website
www.wpcwooster.org
We hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
10:00am - Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
9:45am - Children's Sunday School in the Sunday School Room
10:45am - Worship Service in Mackey Hall. Pastor Dries preaching.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
3:30pm- Congregational Life Meeting in The Lounge
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:00pm - Choir Rehearsal in Mackey Hall
Thursday, May 23, 2013
7:00pm - Dance Group in Mackey Hall
Sunday, May 26, 2013
10:00am - Worship Service in Mackey Hall. Pastor Dries preaching.
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"We are an Intentionally Inclusive Church"
Westminster Presbyterian Church embraces the "house" metaphor for our community as we worship at the Westminster Church House and have a strong sense of hospitality and desire to be a welcoming and inclusive church for all. We endeavor to give voice to a "progressive" expression of Christianity that emphasizes among other things:
- intellectual integrity in matters of faith;
- acceptance of all people regardless of race, creed, age, cultural background, or sexual orientation;
- openness toward the value of other religious traditions;
- a strong commitment to social justice, peacemaking, and the care of our planet.
Sincerely,
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Andries J. Coetzee
Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church
353 East Pine Street, Wooster, OH 44691
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Join us on this first Sunday of the month, Communion Sunday, as we "extend the table". 
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